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West London NHS Trust rated Good by CQC
The Care Quality Commission have released the following statement. West London NHS Trust has been rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission...
Prevention and Self Care Report 2018
Please see below Prevention and Self Care report for the Frimley Integrated Care System 2018, while mainly aimed at Health Professionals you may find...
Cold Weather Alerts
The Cold weather health watch comprises four levels of response based on cold weather thresholds. The thresholds have been developed to trigger an...
Feeling unwell? There are a range of services available to you in East Berkshire
Do you know which NHS service to use when you are unwell? NHS East Berkshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has published information to help residents understand the various NHS services available – day and night. The information can be used to work out the best place to get advice or...
Alzheimer's Society Service Information Sheet
Please find below the latest Service Information Sheet for Berkshire from the Alzheimer's Society for January to April 2019.
NHS Healthy Ageing Guide and Healthy Caring guides
It can be harder for older people to stay fit and well throughout the colder months. It's important that older people and their families and carers are supported to stay well throughout winter. The NHS Healthy Ageing Guide and Healthy Caring guides provide practical advice to support healthy ageing...
Meditation group
Relax, sit comfortably, learn techniques to increase happiness, reduce stress, enhance focus, achieve calmness. The aim of this group is to help the community with mental physical health needs. They only charge a donation, but if this is a barrier for you please let them know. Every Monday 9.30am...
CQC issues notification regarding Allied Healthcare
Healthwatch Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead have checked and the people supported by The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead are not affected by this. If you are funding care yourself and are currently using Allied Healthcare and would like assistance or advice finding a new care provider please...
CQC welcome further improvements found at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has welcomed improvements at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust following its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission. A team of inspectors from the Care Quality Commission visited South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust...
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The Standards of conduct, performance and ethics set out the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) expectations for behaviour and conduct and all professionals on their Register must meet them. This includes treating people as an individual, being honest and putting safety first. These are...
Heronsmede in Old Windsor, Berkshire, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
Heronsmede in Berkshire has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality commission following an inspection in September 2018. Inspectors rated the service Outstanding for being effective and responsive to people's needs and Good for being safe, caring and well-led. The overall rating was Outstanding...
Check NHS cancer, A&E, ops and mental health targets in your area
Use this interactive tracker created by the BBC to look at waiting times of health services in your local area.
Help design the new Health and Wellbeing app for Berkshire residents
South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit and Public Health would like your help to design a brand new app for residents in Berkshire to help you better look after your health and wellbeing. Discussion groups being held on: Date: 13 November Time: 6pm – 8pm Venue: Easthampstead Baptist...
The Autism Group - New Free Parent Toolkit Dates and TAG at Home Visit Service
The Autism Group - Free parent training toolkits These are open to parents whose son or daughter either has a diagnosis, or is awaiting an autism assessment and live in East Berkshire. To book, please email Tricia@theautismgroup.org.uk. Places are offered on a first come basis. Booking is essential...
Important flu message for parents of young children and adults with learning disabilities
Parents of young children and adults under the age of 65 with learning disabilities, are being urged to ensure that their details are on their GP's learning disabilities register, as not only will they receive free annual health checks but also a free flu vaccination each year. This important...
NEW Chair Based Exercise Class
Alzheimers Dementia Support have a new weekly chair based exercise class for people with dementia, their carers and former carers starting Thursday 1st November. Meet for Refreshments at 10.15. Exercises 11.00- 11.45. King Edwards Hall, King Edwards Road, North Ascot SL5 8PD.
CQC warns of growing ‘care injustice’, with access to good care increasingly dependent on how well local systems work together
This year's State of Care shows that most people are still getting good care – when they can access it. The Care Quality Commission's (CQC) annual assessment of the quality of health and social care in England shows that overall, quality has been largely maintained, and in some cases improved, from...
Treat Me Well Campaign Success
During Learning Disability Week this year, we supported Mencap's Treat Me Well Campaign. Recently the government announced that all NHS staff must receive training on learning disability. This is what Mencap have been calling for with the Treat me well campaign! Take a look at what Michele Ornstein...
CQC find further improvements at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Care Quality Commission has found further improvements Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. A team of CQC inspectors visited the trust during June and July 2018 to check four of the trusts ten mental health services and three of its community services. CQC also looked specifically at...
Social care and support guide
NHS Digital have launched this resource for you or someone you know that needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability and explains your options and where you can get support.
Healthmakers update
HealthMakers can help you better manage your long term health condition and significantly improve your quality of life through their six week self-management course. Once you've been on the course, you can help others in similar situations by: Offering peer support to teach others how to manage...
Deaf people can register their phones with the emergency services
Deaf people can text the emergency services on 999, but only if their phone is registered for the service in advance. Don't wait until you need to call, it will be too late. Do it now. Find out more at SignHealth .
Flu campaign begins across East Berkshire to target those who are eligible for the free vaccination
Commissioners in East Berkshire have launched their annual fight against flu working closely with partners, GPs and other health professionals. Whilst we have been particularly spoilt with fabulous weather this year, the colder months are not too far away, thus it is important that we all take...
Prescribing of over the counter medicine has changed, would you like to discuss this with the CCG?
As of Saturday 1 September 2018, GP surgeries across East Berkshire will no longer routinely prescribe a range of over the counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins and minerals associated with short term conditions and minor ailments. Visit the CCG website to find out more . On-line discussion forum for...
Encouraging people to plan for care needs ‘just in case’ is biggest hurdle for the Government’s Green Paper
New research suggests a lack of information and support is preventing people from thinking about the care they may want or need in the future. A third of over 55s haven't given any thought to what care they might need as they get older, adopting a 'wait and see' attitude instead. Fewer than 1 in 10...
WAM Health Matters
As part of the CCG's Annual General Meeting they have produced a summary of their achievements throughout 2017/18. Including information about Social prescribing, Transformation of General Practice, dementia services, hydration project, mental health care and support, Share Your Care, Integrated...
Sir Robert Francis QC confirmed as new Chair of Healthwatch England
Sir Robert Francis QC has been appointed today as the new Chair of Healthwatch England, the independent champion for people who use health and social care. Established in 2013, the Healthwatch network has gathered millions of people's experiences of hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes to help...
Essential Conversations at End of Life
An intermediate level communications course delivered by palliative care specialists. This course explains the importance of good communication with people approaching the end of their lives and those close to them. You will explore effective communication methods and have an opportunity to...
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